Senior Legal Counsel – Regulatory

Pantheon

Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for an innovative approach to investing in secondaries, co-investments, and primary fund investments, as well as capital formation across commingled funds, evergreen vehicles and customized solutions. Our specialist investment capabilities span multiple strategies across private equity, infrastructure and real assets, and private credit. Through our collaborative and committed culture, we find new ways to solve complex problems together and deliver innovative investment opportunities across private markets. Pantheon currently manages approximately $82.3 billion in AUM across all its strategies, serving more than 750 institutional and 638 private wealth clients worldwide For further details please visit www.pantheon.com Purpose of the Position  The overall purpose of my role at Pantheon is to provide in-house legal advice and support to the business by assisting with the establishment and fundraising of Pantheon funds and separate account programmes, assisting with general corporate group, regulatory and compliance matters and assisting the various investment team divisions with investment related work. Key Responsibilities:  Fund Raising: * Establishing Pantheon funds and assisting in their fundraising; advising on fund structure; drafting / reviewing fund documentation (LPAs, PPMs, side letters, etc.); co-ordinating investor closings; fund maintenance work * Assisting with segregated account programmes – drafting / reviewing / negotiating term sheets, investment management agreements and segregated limited partnership agreements * Coordinating with internal marketing and investor relations teams, independent boards of directors, external counsel and administrators in respect of the launch, marketing/fundraising and maintenance of the Pantheon funds * Preparing and maintaining various Pantheon fund/client checklists Corporate and Regulatory: * Working alongside the Compliance team on issues connected with all UK/European regulatory aspects of Pantheon’s business (e.g. AIFMD and related issues around filings and marketing passports); keeping up to date on new European legislation relevant to fund structuring and management * Identification, interpretation and application of applicable UK laws, rules and regulations * Drafting / reviewing / negotiating a wide range of contracts (including commercial agreements, contracts with service providers, and statements of work) * Advising staff of legal and regulatory requirements/boundaries/risks * Supervising and educating external counsels on Pantheon practices * Liaising with applicable regulatory authorities * Attending to other general Pantheon group corporate matters Investment Work: * Assisting the various investment team divisions (primary, secondary, co-investment, infrastructure) in relation to investment transactions; assisting with queries on NDAs, fund / transaction terms * Preparing and maintaining various Pantheon investment checklists Knowledge and Experience Required: * Good ‘A’ Level (or equivalent) * Either an undergraduate Law degree, or any undergraduate degree plus a Graduate Diploma in Law * Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales. * English qualified solicitors must maintain a practising certificate. Part of maintaining a practising certificate is to undertake regular learning and development to ensure that skills and knowledge remain up to date. An annual declaration that this has been done must be made to the Solicitors Regulatory Authority.  * Must have relevant post-qualification experience obtained in a top 10 (or equivalent) law firm or in-house position This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager. Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.

Modulr

Location: London  Full-time   In office 4 days/week  * Are you curious, excited by experimentation and always looking for a better way of doing things?  * Do you want to build deep expertise in the payments and fintech space, working across a genuinely varied legal remit that spans commercial contracts, regulatory, data protection and beyond?  If so, we would love to hear from you!   Who We Are  Modulr is the payments automation platform that streamlines money movement with accuracy, control and reliability – built to scale. Processing over 200mn transactions and £180bn annually, Modulr is trusted by more than 6,000 businesses to automate payment and reconciliation workflows – removing manual work, lowering costs and reducing errors.   Modulr provides a single platform for automating how money moves into and out of a business - including payroll, supplier payments, spend management and payment collection. With over a decade of experience as a regulated payments provider, Modulr delivers the reliability needed to run mission-critical finance operations at scale.   Find out more about us on our website and careers site.   What You’ll Do  You'll join a close-knit and high-performing legal function in London, working across a wide variety of legal matters that keep pace with the growth of the business. Day-to-day this means:  *  Negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts, client agreements, supplier contracts, technology deals and key banking relationships  * Providing practical, commercially grounded regulatory and legal advice across multiple business functions  * Supporting the legal team's work on data protection, IP and emerging areas as needed  * Contributing to legal team projects improving templates, processes and governance as the function scales  * Working directly with senior stakeholders across the business, including at C-suite level   * Managing and working with external law firms on differing litigation matters  Who You Are  What you’ll need  We're looking for someone who brings both strong legal skills and the right attitude for fast-paced in-house work:  * Solid commercial contracts experience with a financial services, payments, fintech or banking background  * Data protection experience (GDPR / UK GDPR)  * Comfortable with regulatory complexity - FCA-regulated environment experience is a strong plus  * Whether you're stepping in-house from private practice or moving from another in-house role, you'll need to demonstrate genuine commercial pragmatism and an appetite for breadth  * Calm under pressure, great with people, and genuinely excited about AI and technology  * Experience working cross-jurisdiction is advantageous     What We Offer You  * Share Options – We offer a Company Share Option Plan (CSOP), giving you the opportunity to benefit from any increase in share value in the event of a sale, merger, or flotation.  * Bonus – Our annual discretionary bonus, paid in May for the previous year, is based on both company and individual performance.  * Flexible benefits - £1000 to spend on benefits to suit you, including private medical insurance, gym membership, dental etc.   * Wellbeing app – confidential, on-demand access to therapy, coaching, counselling, management training or mindfulness sessions with accredited professionals, with company-funded hours and top-up options available.  * Holidays - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off. In the UK, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day are fixed holidays. You can choose the remaining days to suit your personal schedule.  * Learning opportunities - Our two-day onboarding program, ModStart, helps equip you for success. Learning doesn’t stop there; we’ll continue to support your development through various channels.    * Company-Wide Events - Participate in collaborative and engaging events with colleagues across the business.  * Bike to work / E-bike scheme  ModInclusion   At Modulr, we’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds as we believe it’s the right thing for our people, our business, and the community we operate in.  By submitting your CV, you consent to us using your personal data to assess your application, contact you, or share your CV with relevant hiring managers. You can request removal of your data at any time by emailing peopleops@modulrfinance.com - though this will withdraw you from consideration for the role.

Man Group

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026   JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be a Legal Counsel within the Group Legal team. The team supports Man Group in executing its commercial and corporate strategy, protecting it against legal risk and promotes high standards of corporate governance and legal compliance. The role is based in London but involves working with colleagues internationally, in particular the US, Europe and Asia. This is a broad role which encompasses both advisory and transactional matters across every aspect of Man Group’s business, including advising on a wide range of commercial issues which may involve commercial contracts, employment, data protection, real estate, M&A and financial services regulation. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, as well as responding to day-to-day legal queries; * Providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, escalating complex issues to senior team members as appropriate; * Advising on the legal aspects of corporate projects, such as restructurings or acquisitions; * Working alongside the data protection team on data protection matters, including assisting with compliance and advising on privacy-related issues; * Supporting the corporate real estate team on matters related to Man Group’s office leases; * Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to Man Group, and assisting in the implementation of related changes; and * Providing legal support to Man Group’s sales and marketing teams in relation to the distribution of Man Group’s investment products on a global basis. * The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across the global Group Legal team, demonstrate a willingness to learn, and maintain clear and professional communication with stakeholders. The role requires the ability to manage workload efficiently and seek guidance from senior team members when faced with unfamiliar issues. KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: * Qualified solicitor admitted to practice in England & Wales, with approximately 2-4 years’ post-qualification experience.  * Excellent academic qualifications are essential, as is some experience of drafting and negotiating contracts.  * Knowledge of alternative investment funds and their regulation is a plus, as is any time spent working in an in-house environment. * Should approach work proactively and be able to work independently within a collaborative team environment.  * Should possess strong legal skills and be able to apply them using sound commercial judgment and approach legal issues with a practical, business-focussed mindset. * Effective interpersonal skills are fundamental, with an ability to communicate effectively and constructively. Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.